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The Britain's Got Talent judges were visibly left in stitches when Ant McPartlin fell over on stage for the second time this week. Viggo Venn has been announced the winner of this year's talent show and has scooped himself a massive £250,000 prize, as well as securing a slot at the Royal Variety Performance after the glittering final. As he was crowned the champion, he donned a hi-visibility jacket and shouted 'one more time' until the music played and he ran around the stage and out of camera shot.

Ant McPartlin and his stepdaughter took home a special piece of Britain's Got Talent memorabilia over the weekend, following Viggo Venn's crowning as the series champion. Norwegian funnyman Viggo, 43, beat the likes of Musa Motha, Amy Lou, Olivia Lynes, Ghetto Kids, Travis George, Malakai Bayoh, Duo Odyssey, Cillian O'Connor, Tonikaku and Lillianna Clifton in the talent show's grand final, earning himself both a tasty £250,000 cheque and a spot in the next Royal Variety Performance line-up. Pictured leaving the Hammersmith Apollo in a taxi together after the confetti-sprinkled extravaganza, Ant, 47, and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett's daughter had a laugh by wearing one of Viggo's beloved high-visibility jackets on their heads.

Britain's Got Talent fans were left confused on Friday night as Simon Cowell meowed – leading Declan Donnelly to tell him off. In an awkward turn of events during the fifth night of the BGT live semi-final shows, host Dec wasted no time in calling out Simon after he mocked his fellow judges as they critiqued dancing duo Romeo & Icy.

Wednesday night's Britain's Got Talent kicked off with an apology about Tuesday's show, from hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.The duo brought viewers' attention back to some swearing that happened the previous night, with Ant identifying the guilty party. New judge Bruno Tonioli was mortified as he realised that he had been caught out and as he was exposed, boos could be heard from the live audience. On Tuesday night viewers at home could hear Bruno, 67, appear to say: "F***ing hell" during the second live semi-final of the series.

Holly Willoughby has presented This Morning for 13 years, becoming a popular daytime television host after starting out on children's television. She is currently at the centre of furore sparked after her co-host Phillip Schofield admitted to an affair with a younger man while married to his wife and he departed the daytime show.

Ant McPartlin is "a bit sore" after taking a hefty tumble on the Britain's Got Talent stage on Monday. ITV was airing the talent show's first semi-final at the time, opening the proceedings with a dance routine performed by special guests Diversity, who themselves were crowned champions 14 years ago. But as Ant, 47, and his longtime presenting partner Dec Donnelly made their way to centre stage, the former's foot slipped on the surface which sent him crashing down onto his backside - ever the gentlemen, Diversity leader Ashley Banjo then assisted him.

Ant McPartlin has been photographed for the first time since he suffered a "heavy fall" live on-air during Monday night's Britain's Got Talent semi-final.The TV presenter, 47, took a dramatic tumble as he slid onto stage following an opening number performed by 2009 winners, London-based dance group Diversity, fronted by Dancing On Ice judge, Ashley Banjo. Following the fall, Ant told viewers: "Ouch, my back.

The live semi-final of the 2023 instalment of Britain's Got Talent got off to a jaw-dropper of a start as Ant McPartlin suffered a "heavy fall" live on-air. The much-loved ITV talent show aired its first semi-final on Monday night with several acts competing to get into the coveted final.

Britain’s Got Talent judges seem to be making their own rules this year, as in another show first, an eighth act was given the honour of being awarded the Golden Buzzer. Usually just five acts are given the privilege of having the Golden Buzzer pressed for them, a privilege that means the performance was so good that they are automatically granted a place in the live semi-finals of the show, skipping the boot camp stage and giving them a head start in the competition.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly enjoyed a double date with their wives to watch their beloved Newcastle United. The popular presenting duo visited the club’s home ground St James’ Park on Monday night with their other halves, Anne-Marie Corbett and Ali Astall, to see the Magpies in action against Leicester City.

Ant and Dec have announced that they are taking a break from their popular prime time ITV show Saturday Night Takeaway after 20 series.The Geordie duo, comprising of Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 47, said that they wanted to "catch our breath" whilst putting the multi-Bafta-award-winning show on "pause". Ant said: "We love making Saturday Night Takeaway, but reaching the milestone of 20 series seemed like the perfect time to pause for a little while and catch our breath." Dec added: "We still have a momentous 20th series to look forward to first so we will do our best to go out (for now) with a bang in 2024!" The new series will go ahead in 2024, but after that, the longtime TV presenters will step away to focus on other projects.

It was a big night for talented acts on this week’s Britain’s Got Talent, as the judges continued to put through a raft of entertaining stars to progress to the next round. From singers to dance troupes and even a surprise return by one 90’s TV favourite, there was plenty to write home about as the series continued.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly struggled to contain their laughter on Saturday as they attended King Charles' Westminster Abbey Coronation.The Geordie presenting duo, who were amongst the high-profile variety of guests, could be seen stifling fits of laughter inside the church while the new monarch was officially crowned. Broadcasting live on BBC One, the camera panned to the presenters as Ant looked away from his pal and held back a smile, while Dec appeared to be gritting his teeth to remain composed.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! viewers have been left utterly puzzled after watching Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan on the show in the latest instalment, as she seemed to be acting "totally different". Fans of the South Africa edition, which has seen all manner of twists and turns so far this series, has already had fans gripped.

Following the shock double elimination of Shaun Ryder and Gillian McKeith in Friday night’s episode of I’m a Celebrity…South Africa, show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly wasted no time in teasing what challenges lay ahead for the remaining contestants. In a preview for Saturday’s episode, the Geordie duo revealed a brand new challenge for the stars to take on – which breaks the records for any task set for the stars in the show’s history to date.

Ant McPartlin is currently on location in South Africa for the first ever series of I’m a Celeb: All Stars! In case you missed it, the show is a spin off of the original format, and features campmates who have already roughed it in the jungle, including Shaun Ryder, Helen Flanagan, and Gillian McKeith, who fans have labelled as the "contraband queen." While over the years, we’ve seen plenty of famous faces live off rice and beans and complete the most bizarre trials, we’ve also witnessed Ant’s growing collection of tattoos. From his AA ink that represents his sobriety to his most recent John Lennon honouring, let’s take a look at all of the 47 year old’s body art… Arrow on his right forearm and rose on his left Two of the most visible inkings are the arrow on Ant’s right forearm and the rose on his left.

Ant McPartlin has been dubbed a "hero" after he sprung into action and stopped four puppies from running into a busy road when their dog walker collapsed in Richmond Park in southwest London. ‌The Britain’s Got Talent host was reportedly walking his own dogs in the park with wife Anne-Marie Corbett. As the dogs ran in different directions, the 47-year-old presenter managed to chase each of them down, grabbing hold of their leads and keeping them safe from oncoming cars.

‌‌Shaun Ryder, lead singer of the Happy Mondays has revealed that while filming for the first series of I’m A Celebrity South Africa, his replacement hip ‘popped out’ while he was sleeping, leaving him in agony. ‌Shaun, 60, has revealed that he chose to refuse any medical help when the incident unfolded on the second night of the pre-recorded show. He explained that, instead, it was Princess Diana ’s former butler, Paul Burrell who came to his rescue.

Carol Vorderman has said she wants to say “a big thank you” to I’m A Celebrity…Get Met Out Of Here! presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly when she competes in the all stars series in South Africa.The 62-year-old former Countdown star, who was the fifth contestant to be eliminated in 2016 during the reality TV show in Australia, is returning for I’m A Celebrity… South Africa alongside boxing champion Amir Khan and dancer Jordan Banjo among others.  Carol said: “It made me realise that you need to live in the now. I want to say a big ‘thank you’ to Ant & Dec when I see them in South Africa and I can’t wait to take part in this new series.

Fans of Saturday Night Takeaway were left “cheated” after a new documentary offered them a look behind the scenes at how the show is made. Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, hosted by Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, first aired in 2002 and has been beloved by the British public ever since.

Ant McPartlin found himself in an awkward position on this weekend's Saturday Night Takeaway, which was filmed live from Universal Orlando Resort in Florida, after he broke an important prop.The 47 year old was in the sunshine state alongside co-host Declan Donnelly and former The Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Sherzinger.The trio were playing Saturday Night At The Movies, but as Nicole helped a family win £1,000, the clapperboard with which Ant was supposed to be timing the game, broke. A shocked Ant said: "My [clapperboard] has broken! It just fell apart in the heat." Dec and Nicole burst out laughing as Ant added: "It's alright I can use [the top half] it's fine!" Fans of the show are gutted this series has come to an end, as they took to Twitter in their droves to praise it.

As the latest series of Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway came to an end on Saturday evening, viewers were more than a little distracted by presenter Stephen Mulhern ’s appearance during one segment of the show. Geordie show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly swapped their usual UK studio for the balmy warmth of Florida, as they broadcast live from Universal Studios, Orlando - and had even brought along co-stars Stephen, Fleur East and Jordan North for the final show.

Britain’s Got Talent is set to return to screens next week for its 16th series, ITV has now announced. The new season of the long-running programme will see Bruno Tonioli as a new judge after he stepped down from Strictly Come Dancing.The 67 year old Italian dancer will join Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Simon Cowell on the popular show panel.Two episodes will air over the April 15-16 weekend with auditions from Salford in Greater Manchester and London. Other contestants have been found through videos entered via WhatsApp and members of the public secretly nominating acts they love.

I'm A Celebrity's South Africa special will air in a matter of weeks, it has been announced.The pre-recorded jungle special, which will feature some of the biggest celebrity legends from the last 20 years, will be on our screens every night every weekday from Monday 24 April and he will air for three weeks, it has been announced.This time it is all ex-campmates who have chosen to head back into the jungle for a second time, swapping the Aussie outback for the South African jungle. Shows bosses have tipped that the harsher and more unforgiving environment will push the celebs to their limits and test them like never before.

Footballing legend Jill Scott left Saturday Night Takeaway fans in stitches on the latest instalment of the evening variety show, when she made a series of savage digs at show host Declan Donnelly as part of the show’s opening monologue. The 36 year old queen of the I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here jungle was starring on Saturday’s show as this week’s guest announcer, which saw the Sunderland native come face to face with hosts Ant and Dec from nearby Newcastle. Wasting no time in teasing the star, the Geordie duo began to poke fun at Jill, as they admitted one of the main reasons they’d invited her on the show, was to playfully poke fun at her Sunderland heritage.

Ant And Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway will air at a new time tonight (18 March) as the programme moves to make way for a sports broadcast.The Geordie duo’s hit ITV series recently returned for its nineteenth series and has been delighting viewers with its usual mix of hilarious sketches, pranks and competitions with huge prizes.The programme usually airs at 7pm but will be on later as ITV airs coverage of the Six Nations rugby tournament throughout the afternoon and early evening. ITV will broadcast the France vs Wales game, which starts at 1.55pm, followed by Ireland vs England at 4.30pm.

Make-up artist Lisa Armstrong celebrated her boyfriend James Green's 40th birthday in style, as the couple shared a number of sweet snaps to Instagram. Lisa, who was previously married to Ant McPartlin for 23 years, cosied up to James while the pair were on a sun-soaked getaway, complete with a lavish swimming pool.

Paul and Barry, Patsy and Eddie, Detectives Hart and Cohle - there’s something about a dynamic duo that gets you right in the feels. Whether they’ve known each other for decades or have been thrown together by chance, the back and forth between yin and yang is a fail-safe formula for on-screen magic.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were treated to a serious dose of nostalgia on Friday morning as they sat down with one of the first ever Britain’s Got Talent contestants – 17 years after first meeting. Appearing on Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden, the Geordie duo caught up with Connie Talbot, now 22, who had previously met the stars when she was just six years old! The pint sized pop star first auditioned all the way back in 2007 when she managed to win over the hearts of the judges, including Simon Cowell himself, with her performance of Somewhere Over The Rainbow.

With just one month to go until I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! returns to our screens, excitement among fans is building amid speculation about which famous faces will be taking on the challenge of a lifetime in the Aussie jungle. With the show returning to Australia for the first time in two years after the Covid-19 pandemic restricted travel into the country, Ant and Dec previously teased they were shooting promotional material for the upcoming series back in August.